Do the Huskies Have a New Assistant Coach?

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bamboo lover

It’s not only commonplace to see UConn’s bench cheer for and encourage their teammates; it’s expected. In last night’s game Lou added an entirely new dimension to this concept. When she wasn’t on the court, putting together another excellent all-around game (23 pts, 10 rbs, 2 ast, 2 st), she was pacing the sideline, shouting instructions to her teammates and calling them over to the sideline to talk during stoppages in play. Lou even walked Molly over to the scorer’s table as a substitution, giving her last-minute instructions prior to entering the game.

Clearly, Lou has made a commitment this season to do anything and everything possible to will this Husky team to another championship, including, it now appears, handling some of the coaching responsibilities. For his part, Geno appears to be fine with Lou taking a more active role, particularly with the reserves. To be honest, the reserves need all the guidance they can get right now.

It’s likely that Lou will be a leading contender for POY in WBB this season. If she can also provide instruction and guidance to the reserves to the point where they become important contributors off the bench, Lou might just earn a few COY votes as well.

bamboo lover

I’m thinking that Geno could start delegating more of his coaching duties to Lou: post game press conferences, meetings with boosters/alums and maybe even game planning. It would give Geno a lot more time to work on his golf game.

I’m thinking that Geno could start delegating more of his coaching duties to Lou: post game press conferences, meetings with boosters/alums and maybe even game planning. It would give Geno a lot more time to work on his golf game.

Golly Gee Whizz batman. I too saw Lou doing all those things but I never thought she'd be replacing Geno in planning or coaching in games? Is this the prelude all had dreaded??
Molly may be Geno's assigned project. Get Molly to shoot, defend better. Lowdy knows some relief is needed.

" As long as you lend a hand"

I’m thinking that Geno could start delegating more of his coaching duties to Lou: post game press conferences, meetings with boosters/alums and maybe even game planning. It would give Geno a lot more time to work on his golf game.

Golly Gee Whizz batman. I too saw Lou doing all those things but I never thought she'd be replacing Geno in planning or coaching in games? Is this the prelude all had dreaded??
Molly may be Geno's assigned project. Get Molly to shoot, defend better. Lowdy knows some relief is needed.

Smarty Pants

It’s not only commonplace to see UConn’s bench cheer for and encourage their teammates; it’s expected. In last night’s game Lou added an entirely new dimension to this concept. When she wasn’t on the court, putting together another excellent all-around game (23 pts, 10 rbs, 2 ast, 2 st), she was pacing the sideline, shouting instructions to her teammates and calling them over to the sideline to talk during stoppages in play. Lou even walked Molly over to the scorer’s table as a substitution, giving her last-minute instructions prior to entering the game.

From EVERY perspective. Can you picture 5 or 6 players from BOTH TEAMS running to the scorers table to give an incoming player advice?.....I do not believe that there was a time-out when this happened. Coaches have to stay within the coaching "box. What is the rule for players?

bamboo lover

From EVERY perspective. Can you picture 5 or 6 players from BOTH TEAMS running to the scorers table to give an incoming player advice?.....I do not believe that there was a time-out when this happened. Coaches have to stay within the coaching "box. What is the rule for players?

Not sure what your point is. There was a stoppage of play when Molly was subbed in. Lou walked over towards the scorers table with her talking as she went. I’ve seen coaches do exactly the same thing a thousand times.

Not sure what your point is. There was a stoppage of play when Molly was subbed in. Lou walked over towards the scorers table with her talking as she went. I’ve seen coaches do exactly the same thing a thousand times.

Not sure what your point is. There was a stoppage of play when Molly was subbed in. Lou walked over towards the scorers table with her talking as she went. I’ve seen coaches do exactly the same thing a thousand times.

You are wrong! Look at a replay. There was about 2:30 to go in the 3rd quarter when Lou left the bench and ran to a kneeling Molly at the scorer's table. She then ran back to the bench while the clock was still running, and the game was in progress

You are wrong! Look at a replay. There was about 2:30 to go in the 3rd quarter when Lou left the bench and ran to a kneeling Molly at the scorer's table. She then ran back to the bench while the clock was still running, and the game was in progress

How is that different than a player going to the scorer table waiting to check in, while the game is going on, and then walk back to the bench when the coach calls her back. I am sure there is no rule against what Lou did.

You are wrong! Look at a replay. There was about 2:30 to go in the 3rd quarter when Lou left the bench and ran to a kneeling Molly at the scorer's table. She then ran back to the bench while the clock was still running, and the game was in progress

bamboo lover

You are wrong! Look at a replay. There was about 2:30 to go in the 3rd quarter when Lou left the bench and ran to a kneeling Molly at the scorer's table. She then ran back to the bench while the clock was still running, and the game was in progress

OK fine. Unless Lou somehow interfered with the game, it’s no big deal. No need to make a mountain out of a molehill. Refs typically grant coaches considerable leeway when they roam outside the coaching box, and even onto the court at times.

Smarty Pants

From EVERY perspective. Can you picture 5 or 6 players from BOTH TEAMS running to the scorers table to give an incoming player advice?.....I do not believe that there was a time-out when this happened. Coaches have to stay within the coaching "box. What is the rule for players?

" As long as you lend a hand"

OK fine. Unless Lou somehow interfered with the game, it’s no big deal. No need to make a mountain out of a molehill. Refs typically grant coaches considerable leeway when they roam outside the coaching box, and even onto the court at times.